Queen (Danaus gilippus)

Queen (Danaus gilippus)

A truly amazing butterfly, and as I recall the only one of the species I encountered here at SouthWild Pantanal. Here it's visiting a plant growing alongside…


South American Freshwater crab (Dilocarcinus pagei)

South American Freshwater crab (Dilocarcinus pagei)

Quite far from any lake or river I encountered this crab on one of the trails in the forest around SouthWild Pantanal. As the rain showers become more frequent…


Talinum triangulare

Talinum triangulare

This species was in some places growing in dense groups, and as all were in bloom I could see a dense pinkish carpet from afar. Outside flowering season the…


Talinum triangulare

Talinum triangulare

This species was in some places growing in dense groups, and as all were in bloom I could see a dense pinkish carpet from afar. Native range is Tropical &…


Giant glasswing (Methona confusa)

Giant glasswing (Methona confusa)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198


Clearwing (Greta genus)

Clearwing (Greta genus)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for helping in identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198


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Menapis Tigerwing (Mechanitis menapis mantineus)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198